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    Boards for layouts

    Yeah, I'm currently donig some research into some of the materials you guys mentioned... I've never heard of Homasote for example but that might just be me! I'm looking into avaliability for materials that you guys suggested and where exactly to get it. It seems there aren't any hobby shops...
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    Boards for layouts

    Hi guys, Thanks for all the tips. I think I've been swayed to the foam base. It seems the easiest method for adding layers to create hills, etc and ditches, ponds. Just though I would suss out the MDF as I had a free source. However I also like being able to hide away all the wiring...
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    Boards for layouts

    Hi all, Just wondering on what you guys think is the best wood to use a as base for layouts? A mate of mind has offered me some free MDF which isabout 10 or 12mm. Is this thick enough? I know MDF isn't the strongest material to use but would it be suitable with a good frame fited underneath...
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    My old train set

    All the buildings were Hornby kits. They do look quite good though because they're cardboard they tend to get damamaged quite easily as well. I believe I still have a few unmade kits in the stash though I'm keen to try making some from different companies as well, for example plastic model kits...
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    My old train set

    I'm hoping to start over rather than use that layout and try to redo. As you can see most of the scenery is a bit basic though a lot of things were taken off the board before we moved and are waiting in with other bits and pieces that were bought along the way. Hopefully as I progress, I'll get...
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    My old train set

    Hi all, Sorry I haven't posted- I haven't forgotten you guys! Just got back from a holiday and getting everything sorted. Just thought I'd post some pics of my old train set before I take it apart. Keep in mind it hasn't been used for 10years and after being smashed in a move and spiders making...
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    newbie

    Wow! Judging by the quick and numerous responses I guess I will be using this forum a lot when I come across any problems (and no doubt I will!). My old train set is HO scale so I'll be sticking with that- near all the trains, equipment, etc is Hornby. It started out as a single oval track...
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    newbie

    Hi all, The last time I played with, built models for trains was about 10 years ago but have recently been re-bitten by the bug. I'm hoping to reuse some tracks, etc from the old childhood train set and start over and build my own. As it was such a long time ago and Dad did most of the work...
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